The vehicle dossier US · 2021

2021 GMC
ACADIAProblems & recalls

149 distinct owner reports in the NHTSA snapshot. Other components appears in 49 of them. Explore what was reported—and which official actions are on file.

Snapshot Sep 28, 2026Live NHTSA complaint API How this dossier is compiled

01 / Owner-reported evidence

What owners reported.

Categories attached to 149 distinct reports. A report can mention more than one component, so category totals can overlap.

Other components49 reports
Electrical system38 reports
Engine31 reports
Fuel system28 reports
Brakes18 reports
Transmission & drivetrain17 reports
Steering16 reports
Air bags9 reports
Suspension3 reports
Visibility2 reports
Body & structure2 reports
See original component labels
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM37
ENGINE29
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM24
UNKNOWN OR OTHER20
SERVICE BRAKES18
STEERING16
POWER TRAIN16
AIR BAGS9
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING6
BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING4
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE4
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL3
SUSPENSION3
VISIBILITY/WIPER2
SEAT BELTS2
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER1
PARKING BRAKE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
TIRES1
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID1
LANE DEPARTURE1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS1
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:CRANK/CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1

These are reports made to NHTSA, not verified diagnoses. More reports can reflect more vehicles, more time on the road, or greater reporting activity.

The reporting timeline

When reports arrived.

Reports by year filed, not by the year a problem occurred. Showing the latest 7 years with reports.

Year filed (last two digits)Latest report: Sep 14, 2026
Mileage, where supplied

27,792 miles is the median among 27 reports with usable mileage. The middle half spans 4,800–37,000 miles.

This describes the submitted reports. It does not predict when a vehicle will fail.

02 / Official safety campaigns

2 recall campaigns on file.

A campaign can cover only certain production dates or configurations. The count does not tell you whether an individual car has an open recall.

Sep 22, 2022 Safety recallBACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERACampaign 22V709000

Reported concern

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional Surround Vision feature. The rearview camera coaxial cable connectors may have been crimped improperly, causing the rearview camera to fail or function intermittently.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will replace the coaxial cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 18, 2023. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222378380.

Manufacturer campaign: N222378380

Read campaign 22V709000 at NHTSA
Jun 3, 2021 Safety recallFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSCampaign 21V422000

Reported concern

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The fuel supply lines may be improperly attached and seated.

Manufacturer’s stated response

Dealers will inspect and replace fuel supply lines as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 1, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212335590.

Manufacturer campaign: N212335590

Read campaign 21V422000 at NHTSA
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03 / The manufacturer’s record

Instructions. Updates. Responses.

846 distinct communications list this model-year. Showing the latest 12. A matching model-year does not establish that every engine, trim or reported symptom is covered.

Sep 4, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902WThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11037253

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11037253 at NHTSA
Aug 20, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC6551CThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11036392

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11036392 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5099JPI to help diagnose A/C concernNHTSA ID 11035340

PI to help diagnose A/C concern

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11035340 at NHTSA
Jun 23, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT5966FThis Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.NHTSA ID 11034769

This Preliminary information communicates an issue with an OTA pending message still displayed after an OTA event and how to reset/clear the message.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11034769 at NHTSA
May 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC6423APi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issueNHTSA ID 11032764

Pi created to provide GM dealers with information on gathering information for projection issue

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032764 at NHTSA
May 11, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIC6551BThis Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issuesNHTSA ID 11032763

This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11032763 at NHTSA
Apr 1, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT3271QThis preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.NHTSA ID 11030974

This preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030974 at NHTSA
Mar 21, 2026 Over The AirN25-250552Improvements to OnStar functionality.NHTSA ID 11030532

Improvements to OnStar functionality.

Campaign / software reference: N25-250552

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030532 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP6104This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.NHTSA ID 11030092

This Preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a GDS2 Session Log and upload to a Technical Assistance Case in CX Connect.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030092 at NHTSA
Mar 9, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIP4902VThis preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.NHTSA ID 11030091

This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11030091 at NHTSA
Mar 2, 2026 Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsPIT6425DThis Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ssNHTSA ID 11029950

This Preliminary information communicates to the field on how to diagnosis a GPS issue with the Telematic module with no DTC'ss

Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11029950 at NHTSA
Feb 19, 2026 EmissionsN252516900-01Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow…NHTSA ID 11028909

Emission Recall. General Motors has decided to conduct a Voluntary Emission Recall. Certain vehicles listed above may have a condition which can cause the fuel pump power control module to fail. If this were to occur, fuel flow to the engine could be interrupted. Dealers will replace the fuel pump power control module.

Campaign / software reference: N252516900-01

Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM. Confirm detailed applicability in the original document.

Source record 11028909 at NHTSA
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Records below contain the NHTSA bulk summary unless a document-reviewed explainer is linked. A service bulletin is not a safety recall or a promise of a free repair. Records may be revised or superseded; verify the current document with the manufacturer.

04 / Agency investigations

Official inquiries.

An investigation is an inquiry into a potential concern. Its presence does not establish a defect, and a closed case does not certify a car’s condition.

Opened Jul 22, 2022 ClosedRear-View Camera FailurePE22006

On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22-006) to assess alleged failures of the rear-view camera (RVC) in Model Year (MY) 2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles. The complaints report that the screen for the RVC is black, sometimes with a red triangle and a circle with a line through it. To date, ODI has received a total of 18 complaints and several EWR Field Reports with allegations of the RVC image failing to display when the vehicle is in reverse. The reports have been received over the past 28 months with most occurring with low vehicle mileage.During the investigation, ODI learned incorrect crimping specifications were utilized in the production of the coaxial cable connector. Improper crimping leads to loss of connection between the RVC and dashboard screen that results in failure of the RVC image to display. Failure or malfunction of the RVC image to display results in reduced visibility of the area behind the vehicle. This limited view may lead to an increased risk of incidents resulting in injury and/or property damage while the vehicle is in reverse.The improperly crimped connectors were only present on subject vehicles equipped with the optional RVC surround vision feature (UV2). Vehicles not equipped with the optional RVC surround vision feature were not affected by this failure. On September 28, 2022, General Motors (GM) filed a defect information report (NHTSA number 22V-709) recalling certain MY2020-2021 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia vehicles equipped with the optional RVC surround vision feature (UV2). GM will replace the coaxial cables with properly crimped connectors.In view of the recall action being taken by GM, ODI is closing this preliminary evaluation. NHTSA reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by future circumstances. The ODI complaints cited above can be viewed at www.nhtsa.gov. The ODI identification numbers for the complaints cited above can be found below: 11343838, 11390254, 11406709, 11415261, 11415501, 11425365, 11429267, 11431846, 11446363, 11463278, 11463901, 11471702, 11475437, 11476809, 11477176, 11481806, 11484360, and 11484360.

Recorded closure: Nov 21, 2022

Campaign reference in the source: 22V709000

Find investigation PE22006

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